Michelangelo's David, a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture, faced criticism for its nudity and perceived homoerotic undertones.

Serra's "Tilted Arc" generated controversy due to its placement in a public space, hindering pedestrian movement and disrupting the flow of people.

Serrano's "Piss Christ," a photograph depicting a crucifix submerged in urine, sparked a heated debate about blasphemy and the limits of artistic expression.

Lin's Vietnam Veterans Memorial faced criticism for its use of black granite, which some critics perceived as too somber and depressing.

Di Modica's "The Charging Bull" faced criticism for its aggressive and confrontational symbolism, which some perceived as promoting violence and financial recklessness.

Christo and Jeanne-Claude's "The Gates" generated controversy due to its potential to disrupt traffic flow and cause congestion in Central Park, New York City.

Baker's "The Pioneer Woman" faced criticism for its stereotypical depiction of Native American women and its lack of consultation with Indigenous communities.

Indiana's "LOVE" sculpture generated controversy due to its widespread commercialization and mass production, which some critics perceived as diluting its artistic value.

The Eiffel Tower generated controversy upon its construction due to its unconventional design and its perceived disruption of the Parisian cityscape.

Hirst's "For the Love of God" generated controversy due to its use of a human skull encrusted with diamonds, raising ethical concerns about the exploitation of human remains for artistic purposes.

Picasso's Guernica generated controversy due to its powerful depiction of the horrors of war and its political symbolism, which some critics perceived as anti-establishment.

Koons' "Balloon Dog" generated controversy due to its monumental size and its perceived disruption of the surrounding environment.

Chicago's "The Dinner Party" generated controversy due to its feminist themes and its challenge to traditional representations of women in art history.

Kapoor's "Cloud Gate" generated controversy due to concerns about its slippery surface, which resulted in numerous accidents and injuries.

Rushdie's "The Satanic Verses" generated controversy due to its perceived blasphemy and its portrayal of the Prophet Muhammad, leading to a fatwa (religious edict) calling for his death.